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July 25, 2004 - Most Americans Plan To Watch Kerry Speech,
Nationwide Poll By Quinnipiac University Finds;
But Only 22 Percent Will Watch Much Of Convention

Most American voters - 61 percent - plan to watch Democratic challenger John Kerry
give his acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention this week, according to a
Quinnipiac University poll released today.

But only 22 percent of voters, including 33 percent of Democrats will watch "a great
deal" of the convention, with 35 percent who will watch "some;" 28 percent who will watch
"a little," and 14 percent who won't watch at all, the independent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pe-
ack) University poll finds.

National political conventions are "more boring" than they used to be, 38 percent of
American voters say, with 35 percent who say they are more interesting.

A total of 54 percent of voters are "very interested" or "fairly interested" in what
happens at the Democratic Convention, while 45 percent are "not interested."

"Political experts say a presidential candidate's acceptance speech, especially a
challenger's speech, is the most important one he makes. And six out of 10 American
voters plan to watch Sen. Kerry give his acceptance speech," said Maurice Carroll, director
of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "Beyond that high point, interest in the
Democratic Convention drops off. And remember, this survey includes only registered
voters."

From July 18 - 22, Quinnipiac University surveyed 1,551 registered voters
nationwide, with a margin of error of +/- 2.5 percentage points.

The Quinnipiac University Poll, directed by Douglas Schwartz, Ph.D., conducts
public opinion surveys in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida and
nationwide as a public service and for research.

For additional data -- www.quinnipiac.edu or call (203) 582-5201

18. Are you interested in following what happens at the upcoming Democratic
National Convention in Boston, or aren't you that interested in the
convention?

IF "INTERESTED":Would you say you are very interested or fairly interested?

29. How likely do you think it is that there will be a terrorist attack in
Boston when the Democratic party holds its convention there this summer?
Very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely, or not likely at all?